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by scrumps
Thu Jul 08, 2021 2:21 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Dead speedo
Replies: 3
Views: 935

Dead speedo

Hi everyone, finally had the dead speedo thing happen to me, at least for one day only. To try and prevent, is it worth spaying some WD40 on back of speedo or is it the other end that the terminals get dodgy? Any help appreciated!!
by scrumps
Thu May 27, 2021 6:43 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Back to basics
Replies: 4
Views: 802

Re: Back to basics

Many thanks for the info, idle is much better now and it seems to be smoother to boot!
by scrumps
Tue May 25, 2021 2:27 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Back to basics
Replies: 4
Views: 802

Back to basics

Hello! I am a car qualified engineer BUT live in a top floor flat, no allocated parking so working on side of street... Is it easy enough to change the plugs on a storm without special tools, a one off plug spanner etc etc I have the seemingly normal problem of it dropping dead at mini roundabouts /...
by scrumps
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best cans
Replies: 20
Views: 3046

Best cans

Probably been asked 8,000 times. Not looking for more power, just the best rumble. What cans by unanimous verdict... could be controversial, will give it a month and count the votes!
by scrumps
Tue Nov 24, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello!......and light bulb!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

Re: Hello!......and light bulb!!

Hi all, many thanks for all the advice!¬ i stumbled across an old post on this forum with similar problems. The advice was simple, probably the handle bar switch - try a little wd40. So i did, and it worked. I bought the bike a week ago and looking online at the MOT history it has only done around 6...
by scrumps
Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:39 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello!......and light bulb!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

Re: Hello!......and light bulb!!

Many thanks for all advice......... changed bulb in situ!!! but still no low beam, checked fuses, high beam works fine as does sidelight, any ideas?? Very annoying as i want to ride to work, but dark mornings and dark evenings.
by scrumps
Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:12 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello!......and light bulb!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

Re: Hello!......and light bulb!!

Many thanks! Daytona is a T595, maybe turning 50, just appreciating... just appreciating good looking bikes. All electric in 2030....
by scrumps
Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello!......and light bulb!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

Hello!......and light bulb!!

Hi all, from miserable south east england (Bexhill to be exact). Last week my Triumph Daytona was joined by a Firestorm, 1997 reg and in amazing condition! BUT... Headlight bulb popped on me when I tried hi-beam, not a problem, new bulb. After a very quick look I thought, hmmm fairing off?? Can the ...